"Love Insurance" is an original play written by Rita Mercury and directed by Brooke Tyler Benson, whose work has received awards, presented as part of the Dream Up Festival 2026 at Theater for the New City. Funny, touching, and sometimes delightfully weird, "Love Insurance" is a story about love, relationships, and two people from different cultures trying to understand each other — and themselves. Can we protect ourselves from love the same way we protect ourselves from every other risk in life? And what happens when two people with completely different ideas about love, relationships, and happiness collide? Blending psychological drama with sharp humor, "Love Insurance" explores trust, fear, vulnerability, and the complicated ways we try to protect our hearts. A story to warm your heart. And don’t forget to bring your favorite mug. It becomes part of the theatrical experience. WORLD PREMIERE ONLY 7 PERFORMANCES SEPTEMBER 2–12, 2026 THEATER FOR THE NEW CITY Tickets from $20